Park and Recreation Aide 2 - Buildings and Grounds Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE/GRADE: Parks & Recreation Aide 2/Buildings and Grounds Assistant

HOURLY HIRING RATE: $17.11 /hour

WORK LOCATION: Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair St., Kingston, NY 12401

REGION: Palisades

JURISDICTIONAL CLASS: Labor

NEGOTIATING UNIT: CSEA, NU03 (Operational Services Unit)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary (April 2025 – March 2026)

WORK SCHEDULE: 25-27 hrs./week, including weekend day(s) and possible holidays

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senate House State Historic Site was the home of merchant Abraham Van Gaasbeek, and was host to the first meeting of the New York State Senate under the newly created New York State Constitution in the fall of 1777. New York State acquired the property in 1887 to recognize its role in the formation of New York State and constructed a museum building on the site in 1927 to house and display the site’s collections.

Under the direction of the Park Worker 3, SG-9 at Senate House State Historic Site, the Building and Grounds Assistant will perform various maintenance and cleaning duties including, but not limited to the following:

· Mow, trim, seed, plant, remove, trash and snow, as well as other aspects of general grounds maintenance.

· Safely operate power-driven equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).

· Operate state vehicles and perform minor maintenance of site equipment.

· Complete cleaning tasks including but not limited to cleaning restrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting.

· After a training period, participate in site security rounds and emergency protocols.

· This position involves physically demanding work in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time. This includes carry and move tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.

· Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.

· Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

· Experience in grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, general carpentry, and mechanical experience preferred but not required

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

· Must be able to work weekend, holidays and occasional evening events.

BENEFITS:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System, is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to Aaron Robinson at Aaron.Robinson(at)parks(dot)ny(dot)gov with the subject line “PRA 2 – SENATE HOUSE”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: 4/3/2025

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 4/16/2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.11 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 27 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17